In a resurfaced interview from 2005, Mischa Barton revealed she was advised to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio, who was 30 at the time, when she was just 19.
The actress shared this controversial claim during her peak fame on the teen drama series, “The OC,” alongside her then-publicist Craig Schneider, after encountering DiCaprio at a photoshoot in Malibu following his breakup with Gisele Bundchen.
During the interview, Mischa recounted that Craig urged her, “For the sake of your career, go and sleep with that man.”
Despite the pressure, Mischa expressed her disinterest in older men by questioning DiCaprio’s age, stating, “Isn’t Leo, like, 30 or something?”
This revelation comes amidst criticism aimed at DiCaprio for being seen with 19-year-old model Eden Polani recently.
Although sources close to DiCaprio denied any romantic involvement between the two at a music-listening party event, the actor’s dating history has sparked ongoing controversies.
Known for dating women under 25, DiCaprio’s split from his previous girlfriend, Camila Morrone, shortly after she turned 25, fueled social media outrage.
His association with Eden, nearly half his age, at a release party further intensified the scrutiny, especially as his current girlfriend, Victoria Lamas, is 23 – making her 25 years younger than him.
Despite claims that there is no serious relationship between DiCaprio and Eden, the model seems to relish the attention she is receiving, as evidenced by her social media activity.
Eden, born in Paris to French and Israeli parents, has a modeling background and has worked with renowned agencies such as IT Models and Kult Models in Germany.
Fans and critics alike have been quick to highlight Eden’s youth, pointing out that she was not even born when “Titanic” was released over 25 years ago.
Social media users expressed astonishment at the stark age difference between DiCaprio and his romantic interests, with some calling for the actor to reconsider his dating preferences.
DiCaprio’s dating choices have always garnered public fascination, from his relationships with Gisele Bündchen and Bar Refaeli to his current interactions with much younger women like Eden Polani.
Despite the ongoing controversies, the actor’s personal life continues to captivate audiences and spark debates about age disparities in relationships.
